aphthous stomatitis
Inflammation of the mouth with small ulcers.
atresia
Not open (no opening).
biliary atresia
No opening of the bile ducts (into the duodenum).
blepharoplasty
Surgical repair of the eyelid.
Bronchiectasis
Dilation of bronchial tubes.
bronchospasm
Sudden, involuntary contraction of bronchial tubes (as during an asthmatic attack).
buccal
Pertaining to the cheek.
cecal volvulus
Twisting of a part of the cecum upon itself.
celiac disease
Autoimmune disorder of the small intestine; villi are damaged as a result of eating gluten.
cheilosis
Abnormal condition of the lip.
cholangitis
Inflammation of bile vessels.
cholecystectomy
Removal of the gallbladder.
cholecystojejunostomy
New opening between the gallbladder and the jejunum.
cholecystolithiasis
Abnormal condition of stones in the gallbladder.
choledochal
Pertaining to the common bile duct.
cholelithiasis
Abnormal condition of gallstones.
cholestasis
Stoppage of the flow of bile.
colectomy
Removal of the colon.
colonoscopy
Visual examination of the colon.
dentalgia
Pain in a tooth.
duodenal
Pertaining to the duodenum
dysmenorrhea
Painful menstruation.
dyspepsia
Difficult digestion; indigestion.
Dysphagia
Difficult swallowing.
esophageal atresia
Closure of the esophagus.
esophageal atresia
No opening of the esophagus (into the stomach).
gastroenteritis
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
gastrojejunostomy
New opening between the stomach and the jejunum.
gastrostomy
New opening of the stomach to the outside of the body.
gingivectomy
Removal of gum tissue.
Glossectomy
Removal of the tongue.
gluconeogenesis
Formation of new glucose (by liver cells).
glycogen
Storage form of sugar.
hematemesis
Vomiting blood (from the digestive tract).
hemolysis
Destruction of blood.
hemoptysis
Spitting up blood (from the respiratory tract).
hemorrhage
Bursting forth of blood.
hemostasis
Stoppage of blood flow.
hepatomegaly
Enlargement of the liver.
herniorrhaphy
Suture (repair) of a hernia.
herniorrhaphy
Suture of a hernia.
ileostomy
New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body.
labiodental
Pertaining to the lips and teeth.
lipase
Enzyme to digest fat.
lymphangiectasia
Dilation of lymph vessels.
menorrhagia
Heavy discharge of blood during menstruation.
oropharynx
The region of the throat near the mouth.
palatoplasty
Surgical repair of the palate.
pancreatic
Pertaining to the pancreas.
pancreatoduodenectomy
Removal of the pancreas and duodenum; Whipple procedure.
periodontal membrane
Membrane surrounding a tooth.